Arts and Entertainment
An American parable: Merely Players revisits ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Sold-out show runs through the weekend in Durango
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Local News
Opening statements made in Durango motel homicide trial
Defense says killing was justified because of trespassing; prosecution says defendant eliminated a romantic rival
Local News
La Plata Electric Association offers scholarships, D.C. trip for students
Applications open for 2026 educational aid, Youth Tour
Local News
Morning fire destroys Mancos home; no injuries reported
Cause of blaze still being investigated
Local News
Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights
Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline
Sports
Three Bobcats, two Demons victorious in Wolverine Classic
Locals open wrestling season in Bayfield
Local News
Is Whole Foods coming to Durango?
Residents push back on tentative plan to redevelop Durango Mall for grocery store, apartments
Local News
Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires
The urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness
Sports
Piedra Vista girls basketball beats Durango in defensive clash
Demons drop home opener 37-29 on Tuesday night
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Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High School
Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night
Local News
Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus
Latinx-focused work group opposes the surveillance technology
Sports
Bayfield boys basketball beats Durango in home opener
Malone’s 21 drives Wolverines to 56-48 win
Regional News
The Blotter, Dec. 5-7
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 7:38 p.m. A man was standing on County Road 234 screaming at passing vehicles for over an hour. 10:12 p.m. Someone driving on County…
Local News
La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval
Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back
Local News
‘Robust’ growth continues through 2025 at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Government shutdown caused 30 canceled flights
Local News
Photo: Ringing for a good cause
Chad Byler drops cash into the Red Kettle as Nicole Gritis, left, and Sherry Exum-Teterson, both with the Wells Group, ring Salvation Army bells on Tuesday in front of south…
Sports
State champions Volcano Vista, Navajo Prep headline Marv Sanders Invitational Tournament
FHS girls team comes into three-day event with 4-0 record after earning title in Capital City Tourney, Scorpions boys (4-1) open play against Grand Junction
Local News
LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed
Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety
Regional News
Democratic state senator launches bid as ‘insurgent progressive’ to unseat Hickenlooper
Julie Gonzales said ‘go-along-to-get-along, poll-tested incrementalist politics have not made Coloradans’ lives better’
Local News
Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’
CORE Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law
Local News
More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district
Board president resigns amid rising tensions
Local News
Jury selection begins for Durango man accused in motel shooting death
Suspect faces life in prison for first-degree murder charge
Local News
Durango residents call for Flock Safety cameras to be taken down
Police department shared data with 60 agencies that cooperate with ICE
Action Line
Has the Purgatory logo always been upside down?
cca Dear Action Line, Rumor among the Purgatory Underground (which, maybe appropriately, sounds a bit like a ski mountain upside down) is that the longtime Purgatory Resort “hanging pennants” logo…
And the West is History
And the West is History: Durango downtown – ca. 1894
This photograph was likely taken from the roof of the Strater Hotel, looking northeast along Durango’s 700 and 800 blocks of Main Avenue. Wood plank sidewalks were still in use…
Local News
Incumbents outspend newcomers in Durango board of education election
Six candidates spent more than $17,000 on advertising-related services
Sports
Durango boys basketball looks to compete with fast, young team
Demons lost six seniors from last year’s playoff team
Local News
Mountain Middle School eighth grader writes 160-page World War II book
Student inspired by veteran grandfather, fascination with topic